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The 3 wheeler kit in the NY Times article is a BRA. Apparently they sold the rights to their kit back in 2002 to this company, which is still making them: http://www.spitfireart.com/veetwintrikes.html Steve

Seattle it is, and Morgan did purchase the rights, etc., and did further development. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/goodwood-festival-of-speed/8618417/Morgan-Three-Wheeler-review.html The Liberty Ace site shows "Constructed Under License from Morgan". The Telegraph article indicates that they were going to be a dealer of the UK product. Wonder if they (Liberty Ace) are still producing them? Steve

I think (not sure) that Morgan purchased the rights to the 3-wheeler developed by the Oregon company - and then did further development on it before releasing into production. This article was in the Sunday NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/04/automobiles/collectibles/Auto-Ego-Kit-With-Few-Instructions-Inspires-an-Improv-Act.html?_r=1&ref=automobiles Steve

Here is a video clip for the Evo article: http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/planetevovideos/279610/video_caterham_supersport_snow_road_trip.html Steve

So, other than moving to fuel injection this year, I know nothing about the engines in NASCAR. Assume they are based on a stock block and heads? Displacement? Other primary limitations/regulations? Steve

Do you have the Kent 234 or 244 cam? If so, the valves are set cold. I had also seen conflicting advice, so emailed Kent. They replied that the valves should be set cold. If you check for TDC you might want to leave the valve cover off so you can be sure you're on the right stroke. Steve

You might want to contact Caterham UK via email to see if they have the manifold. Not everything they have in stock is on the website. The website does show that they carry silicone hoses for the BDR. I wouldn't be surprised if they have a manifold kicking around. Steve

Tom - Looks like registration has opened: http://www.scda1.com/schedule Did everyone signup for the same run group last year? Steve

This type of performance is what the group (OK Go) is known for: Steve

As an aside, the founder of MOMO recently passed away: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/04/business/gianpiero-moretti-modernizer-of-racecar-steering-wheels-dies-at-71.html?_r=1&ref=obituaries

Bob - I have the Tekonsha RF controller (which you won't need), and had a few issues getting it operational on my Volvo XC60. Called Tekonsha tech support, and they were extremely helpful. Plus, found out that they make all their controllers here in the US, which was a nice plus. Steve

Believe that Caterham used the Lucas 43 that was re-curved by Aldon. I recently had my distributor refreshed and recurved here: http://www.advanceddistributors.com In speaking with Jeff, he believes that the advance from Aldon isn't optimal in the US due to the difference in gas between here and the UK. Distributor is working well, looks great (he polishes all the distributors), and price is reasonable. Steve

Ian - Assume that's a typo and you have a BDA to put in? If so, I have engine envy. Steve

Here is thread on an all aluminum Caterham: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=101&t=782458&mid=0&nmt=Nuvite+II Steve

Tom -I'm hoping to make it out there this year from St. Louis. Grew up in NJ and most of my family is still there, so this would give them an opportunity to see my Seven. I'm about 70% sure I'll come. Need to increase the number of low-hp Crossflows attending. Steve

It's now 7 miles and about 15 minutes. Up until May, when my office moved, it was 2.5 miles. Steve

Doug - After reading your personal history, it's clear this project is in the right hands. My Crossflow is about due for a refresh, if you're still taking on side jobs. Steve

Thanks. Engine is black, it's still in the car, and just a touch up.

I'm considering doing a touch up on the paint of my Crossflow, mostly on the exhaust side of the head. Looking for advice regarding: 1) Rust - remove? Use something like POR 15 which you apply over the rust? 2) Paint recommendations. 3) Brush vs. spray? Thanks. Steve

I started to watch, but I'm such a non-fan of Bahar that I couldn't get through the interview. Believe he's totally burned his bridges in F1, and is not a popular person in the pits. I'm still betting on Tony Fernandez buying Lotus for pennies on the dollar after Bahar runs it into the ground.

Some thread resurrection, as I'm also in the market for a HNR system. I'm leaning towards the R3, which is now a Simpson product, partially because anecdotal info from several forums indicates that it may do a better job with side and angle impacts. My other concern with going with the HANS is the install in the Caterham. Per the HANS quick start guide (http://hansdevice.com/Quick-Start-Guides), the inner edges of the shoulder belts shouldn't be more than 3" apart measured at the anchor points. Having 3" belts would help, but I don't think the standard Caterham anchor points would get you there. In the UK, participants in the Caterham race series need to go to Arch and have new anchor points installed in the chassis. FWIW, Pegasus is currently offering a 10% discount on the R3. Steve

The latest issue of Remarque (Lotus Ltd. magazine) has a '63 Elite Series II listed in the classifieds for $18,500, but..... it's a project car. Rolling chassis with inventoried parts. It does have the original Coventry Climax engine, and the numbers match. All I'm lacking is money, space, skill, and knowledge - listed in no particular order. The desire is there, though. Steve

Looking for suggestions on who to use/how to have the alignment on my Caterham checked/corrected? The garage where I have my state safety inspection performed was going to put it on their alignment rack to get under the car, but the track was too narrow and it wouldn't fit on the rack. I'm not really comfortable taking it to the local tire shop, and there aren't really any race shops (at least that I've found) here in St. Louis. Thanks. Steve

One was for sale on eBay. http://throttleyard.com/2011/11/09/mad-maddox-twin-jet-powered-custom/ http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230697392979+&viewitem=

Here is his other post on driving the R300 at the Ring: http://bridgetogantry.com/2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=245:onboard-caterham-r300-superlight-nurburgring&catid=56:ring-reviews&Itemid=300091